Company Description

🌿 About Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home

Apply today at www.oslnh.com/employment

Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home, Inc. (OSLNH) is a state-of-the-art, 60-bed long-term care facility with a 12-bed memory care unit, proudly managed by Native American Health Management (NAHM). Oversight of the facility is provided by a dedicated three-person Board of Directors.

Located in Nebraska, OSLNH is guided by a mission to deliver exceptional elder care in a spirit of love, respect, and compassion, while honoring the rich culture and traditions of the Sioux Nation.

💙 Our Mission

To provide a continuum of excellent care and service to the aging in a spirit of love, respect, and compassion — honoring the culture, values, and traditions of the Sioux Nation.

🩺 Our Commitment

Our primary goal is to help every resident reach and maintain their highest level of physical, emotional, and mental well-being. We encourage self-sufficiency, growth, and engagement — supporting residents as they continue to live meaningful, purpose-filled lives.

Working in long-term care is both challenging and deeply rewarding, and our staff takes pride in providing the best possible care through teamwork, compassion, and professional excellence.

🌟 What We Offer

• Competitive Starting Wage

• Day & Night Shift Differentials

• Excellent Benefits Package

• 401(k) Plan with 4% Employer Match

• Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)

• Dental (DELTA) and Vision (VSP) Coverage

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• AFLAC Supplemental Options

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

• Flexible Scheduling

• Referral Program

❤️ Join Our Team

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of elders and want to be part of a caring, community-centered team, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now at www.oslnh.com/employment

Job Description

The Activities Assistant's assist in planning, organizing, and implementing recreational, social, cultural, and therapeutic activities for residents of the Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home. This position plays an important role in enhancing residents’ quality of life by encouraging participation, promoting social interaction, and supporting residents’ emotional, physical, and mental well-being in a compassionate and respectful environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting individual and group activities for residents.
• Encourage resident participation and provide one-on-one support when needed.
• Assist residents to and from activities as appropriate.
• Support special events, holiday celebrations, cultural activities, outings, and recreational programs.
• Maintain activity areas, supplies, and equipment in a clean and organized manner.
• Observe residents’ interests, needs, and abilities and report concerns or changes to the Activities Director or nursing staff.
• Document resident attendance and participation as required.
• Foster a positive, engaging, and respectful atmosphere for residents, families, and visitors.
• Follow all facility policies, safety procedures, infection control standards, and resident rights guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff, therapy departments, dietary, and other team members to support resident-centered care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must provide current immunization/vaccination records in accordance with facility and healthcare regulations.
• Two Forms of Identification
• Indian Preference (Tribal ID)
• Experience working in long-term care, healthcare, activities, recreation, customer service, or a related field is preferred.
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable with a genuine interest in working with elders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creative, energetic, and adaptable in planning and leading activities.
• Basic computer and documentation skills preferred.
• Must be able to pass background screening and drug testing requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to push wheelchairs and transport residents safely.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a long-term care environment with frequent interaction with residents, families, staff, and visitors. May require occasional evening, weekend, or holiday activities depending on facility needs.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.